Half-human

Not to be confused with Demi-human.

Half-human^[1] is the term used to describe half-breed individuals who have descended from a parent that is a human, or half-human, and a parent of any other species.^[2] Most half-human are the hybrid offspring of a human and a high elf. Since marriages between humans and elves are very rare in the annals of history,^[3] their half-breeds are rare in the Warcraft universe.^[4] Like the other half-breeds, due to their mixed heritage, the half-humans may be victims of prejudice in society.^[5][6]

As stated by Huga of the Council of Tirisfal, rare hybrids such as half-elves are sometimes prodigiously talented and have great potential.^[7] According to Vereesa Windrunner, any evil seeker of magic would use the crossbreeds of a powerful wizard and a high elf for their own interests, as they have so much potential in their bloodlines.^[8]

The near-humans of Draenor were an in-universe speculative race used by Garona Halforcen and Medivh to interpret the former's non-orcish heritage.^[2] However, it was later revealed that Gul'dan deceived Garona into believing that she was half-human, although she is in fact part draenei and orc.^[9]

Characteristics

The half-human possess the traits of both races which they inherit from their parents. The twins Galadin and Giramar notably inherited red hair from their human father Rhonin, and the elven eyes from their mother Vereesa Windrunner.^[10] Their cousin Arator, the son of Turalyon and Alleria Windrunner, notably shared his mother's same small nose and pointed chin.^[11]

For the half-human half-elves, the only noticeable difference being the length of the ears, which seems to vary from one individual to another, with some having ears halfway between those of elves and humans, while others have ones as long as any elf. The same observation also applies to the size of the eyebrows, which can vary from one individual to another. According to Jaina Proudmoore, the blue dragon Kalecgos under his mortal form is not unpleasant to look at,^[12] even describing him as charming.^[13] He also has the best of both human and elven features, blue-black hair that fell to his shoulders, and blue eyes bright with purpose.^[14]

Types of half-humans

• Half-orc (in regards to half-orcs of human descent)
• Half-elf (in regards to half-high elf of human descent)

• Half-night elf (in regards to half-night elf of human descent)
• Half-blood elf (in regards to half-blood elf of human descent)
• Half-human half-ogre

Known half-humans

• Alodi the first Guardian of Tirisfal was a half-elf half-human.
• Arator the Redeemer - The half-elven son of paladin Turalyon and Alleria Windrunner.
• Giramar and Galadin - The half-elven twin sons of mage Rhonin and Vereesa Windrunner.

• Med'an - Garona's half-human son, making him half-human, quarter-orc, and quarter-draenei.

Additionally

• Garona Halforcen - A half-draenei alleged to have been half-human.
• Kalec - The half-human, half-elven form of the blue dragon Kalecgos. This form has dark blue hair, making him appear distinct from normal half-elves.
• The Ranger was an abandoned hero type which was intended to be a half-human half-elf.

Film universe

• Garona Halforcen - daughter of Medivh and an orc female.

RPG half-humans

The following characters only appear in the RPG, and are therefore considered non-canon:

• Finnall Goldensword - The presumed daughter of Daelin Proudmoore and Kilnar Goldensword.
• Feulia - A half-elf of night-elf and, possibly, human descent.
• Borivar - A former half-elf now turned into a wraith.
• Ielephia - A former half-elf turned into a banshee.
• Magistrate Randalvarr - Magistrate of Valgarde in Northrend.
• Apothecary Oni'jus - A former half-elf, now Forsaken, and second in command of the Royal Apothecary Society.
• Silverwolf elf - A half-elf in legend.
• Starfeller - A half-elf in legend.
• Drann - A half-orc treasure hunter.
• Chauch-eta - A half-orc raised as a skeletal mage under the Scourge.

See also

• Demi-human
• Near-human

References

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